Description
A festive and delicious hot chocolate that will uplift your holiday spirit with its whimsical green color and delightful flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups whole milk (or almond/oat milk for a vegan option)
- 1 cup white chocolate chips
- Green food coloring
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Mini marshmallows (for topping)
- Whipped cream (optional)
- Few drops of peppermint extract (optional)
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, warm your milk, stirring constantly to avoid boiling.
- Add the white chocolate chips and stir until fully melted and smooth.
- Remove from heat and stir in green food coloring until desired hue is achieved.
- Add vanilla extract and, if desired, peppermint extract; mix well.
- Pour into mugs, top with whipped cream and mini marshmallows.
- Optionally, add edible glitter or crushed peppermint candies as a finishing touch.
Notes
For a thicker consistency, add a teaspoon of cornstarch mixed with milk as it heats. Store leftovers in the fridge for up to three days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: hot chocolate, Grinch, holiday drink, festive beverage, winter treat
